After enduring three consecutive runner-up finishes, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have finally clinched the title at the French Open Super 750 men’s doubles championship, reasserting their dominance after their previous triumph in 2022.
🇮🇳Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty clinched their 2nd #FrenchOpen Men's doubles Badminton title. #SatwiksairajChirag had earlier won the title in 2022.pic.twitter.com/AtUPs9LJKt— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) March 11, 2024
Dominating Performance
Rankireddy and Shetty, the Indian badminton duo, showcased their prowess throughout the tournament, asserting their position as favorites against the world No 16 pair of Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan. Their journey to victory was marked by unwavering determination and strategic brilliance, culminating in a flawless campaign without dropping a single game en route to the championship.
In a testament to their resilience and adaptability, the duo maneuvered through challenging contests, seizing pivotal moments to secure crucial points and emerge victorious. The final showdown saw them outclass their opponents with a commanding scoreline of 21-11, 21-17 in a swift 37-minute match—the fastest final of the day.
7th BWF World Tour title for Satchi 🔥🔥🔥
Satwik & Chirag win French Open (Super 750) Doubles title after beating Lee Jhe-Huei & Po-Hsuan Yang of Chinese Taipei 21-11, 21-17 in Final.
It's 2nd French Open title for Satchi (earlier 2019). #FrenchOpen pic.twitter.com/Nld4D0sDbh— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) March 10, 2024
Road to Championship
Notably, Rankireddy and Shetty's triumph holds special significance as they conquered the title at the prestigious Adidas Arena, the venue slated to host the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their remarkable victory raises anticipation and speculation about their potential to replicate their stellar performance on the grand Olympic stage.
The journey to their French Open victory was marked by a display of unmatched skill and resilience, as Rankireddy and Shetty navigated through formidable opponents with finesse and determination.
India’s top men’s doubles duo @satwiksairaj and @Shettychirag04 win their second #FrenchOpen and second #BWF World Tour #Super750 title after yet another dominating win in Paris. They beat Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei/Yang Po-Hsuan 21-11, 21-17 in the finals on Sunday. This is… pic.twitter.com/QSm8pcH7K0— DD India (@DDIndialive) March 10, 2024
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Round of 32: Defeated Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi (21-13, 24-22)
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Round of 16: Defeated Man Wei Chong/Kai Wun Tee (21-16, 21-8)
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Quarterfinal: Defeated Supak Jomkoh/Kittinupong Kedren (21-19, 21-13)
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Semifinal: Defeated Kang Min Hyuk/Seo Seung Jae (21-13, 21-16)
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Final: Defeated Lee Jhe Huei/Yang Po Han (21-11, 21-17)
Through their resounding victory, Rankireddy and Shetty have not only etched their names in the annals of badminton history but have also set the stage for a promising journey towards Olympic glory, igniting hopes and aspirations among badminton enthusiasts worldwide.
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